Mike Dolt Enterprises
Mike Dolt Enterprises
User: Ken9876, Location: Jersey Shore
Asked on: Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 8:38 pm EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:56 am EDT
Question: Gave a deli owner a price on some work he needed, I thought I was fair and honest with my price, I had noticed that his double coffee pot was wired wrong. So I included in my price to correct the problem, and I had let him know this... Did a few odds and ends he wanted, last week I stopped by, I see his coffee pots have been moved, and still wired incorrectly. No permits, no inspection and unsafe crap work. I'm undecided, I'm between calling him and letting him know and make the smart guy that wired this fix it out of his own pocket or call the inspection dept. Whats with people you try to be the good guy and make the job right, but at the end of the day most people only care about money.
Consider the following factors
Safety Concerns
The incorrect wiring poses a safety hazard to the deli and its customers. It could lead to fires, electrical shocks, or other accidents.
Responsibility
As a skilled electrician, you have a professional responsibility to notify the owner of unsafe work, even if it was not included in your original scope of work.
Potential Liability
If an accident occurs due to the incorrect wiring, both the owner and the electrician who initially wired the system could be held liable.
Ethical Considerations
It is ethical to inform the owner of a safety hazard, regardless of their financial concerns.
Communication with the Owner
Contact the owner directly and explain the safety concerns in a professional and respectful manner. Remind him that you included correcting the wiring in your original price and that it was not completed. Offer to rectify the situation by having the qualified electrician you hired fix it properly.
Reporting to the Inspection Department
If the owner refuses to address the issue, consider reporting it to the local inspection department. This is a last resort, but it is necessary to protect the safety of the public.
Weighing the Options
Option 1 (Contact the Owner)
This gives the owner an opportunity to rectify the situation and avoid potential consequences.
Option 2 (Report to Inspection Department)
Ensures that the safety hazard is addressed but could damage your relationship with the owner.
Ultimately, the best decision will depend on the specific circumstances and your professional judgment. Prioritize safety and ethical considerations while also trying to maintain a positive relationship with the owner. Flag for review